Christoph Stöckmann

Prof. Christoph Stöckmann is a Professor of General Business Administration at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, focusing on Entrepreneurship and Digital Transformation. He holds a PhD (summa cum laude) and habilitation from the University of Duisburg-Essen. Previously, he served as Rector of the Private University of Schloss Seeburg (2019–2022) and as University Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship there (2018–2022). His research emphasizes strategic aspects of company founding, digitalization impact, and innovation ecosystems.

Education:

• Doctorate in Business Informatics, University of Duisburg-Essen (2009)
• Habilitation in Business Administration, University of Duisburg-Essen (2018)

Research interests include entrepreneurial orientation, digital economy dynamics, and startup ecosystems. He contributes to journals like Journal of Business Venturing and serves on editorial boards such as International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research. He leads the Start-Up Lab at Bozen-Bolzano, fostering innovation through educational programs like the Master in Business Management and Innovation.

Professional roles:

• Executive Board member of Förderkreis Gründungsforschung (FGF)
• Recipient of grants supporting research on digital transformation and entrepreneurship

Key contributions include studies on ambidexterity in firms, entrepreneurial team dynamics, and the impact of digitalization on organizational structures. His work bridges academic theory and practical applications in innovation management.